Spike began making his way back into town. He kept trying to figure out what was going on.
”Why is it that all of a sudden, Twilight and the rest of the gang are in love with me?” he pondered. “It just doesn't make sense.” Then he stopped and had a thought. “But that must mean that…”
With hope in his heart, Spike raced to Carousel Boutique as fast as his dragon legs will let him. Since the rest of the Mane 6 were in love with him, then so was Rarity. He would finally have a chance of being with her. But before he went to Carousel Boutique, Spike stopped to buy some flowers from a stand. He at last came to Carousel Boutique. He opened the door looking for the Mare of his dreams.
”Rarity?” he called. “Are you here?”
Then he spotted her working on another ensemble. Rarity turned around, saw Spike and smiled with a twinkle in her eyes.
“Spikey Wikey!” she cried, using her magic to levitate Spike towards her and wrapped him in a hug. “What a surprise!”
“I just thought I’d drop by and see how you were doing,” said Spike, blushing. “I can see you might be busy so I’ll just head off now…”
”Oh don’t be silly,” interrupted Rarity. “You came all this way, so I simply must insist that you stay for lunch.”
“Uh, okay,” said Spike, who was still blushing.
So Rarity gave Spike some gems that she had in the “Reject” pile as part of Lunch. Spike happily chewed on them and remember the flowers.
“I brought these for you, Rarity,” he said, showing her the flowers.
”For me? How sweet!” she cried, taking the flowers. “You’re such a sweetheart, Spikey Wikey.” And she kissed him on the cheek. Spike blushed darker.
“Aw, thanks Rarity,” he said bashfully.
“Remember that beautiful Fire Ruby you gave me?” asked Rarity.
”Yeah,” answered Spike.
Rarity showed Spike the Ruby.
“You still kept it?” asked Spike.
”Why of course, darling,” replied Rarity. “This Ruby was a gift from a very great friend and I refuse to part with it.” Spike blushed.
“So you’re really in love with me?” he asked. “This isn't a dream?”
”Of course I’m in love with you, Spikey,” said Rarity. “Who wouldn't love a face like that with the cutest chubby cheeks?” She playfully pinched his cheeks. Spike blushed even more.
”Besides,” continued Rarity, “I know why you’re really here.”
“Oh really? Why’s that?”
”You've come to ask me to be your very special somepony!” cried Rarity. “How romantic!”
Spike couldn't think of what to say. “Uh…”
”Oh I knew this day would come!” interrupted Rarity. “Ever since that incident with that arrogant Prince Blueblood, I never thought I’d find the one that was truly right for me. One who would treat me like a Lady and stand by my side no matter what. Now I realize that my special somepony was with me all along. And it was you, my Spikey Wikey.”
Spike tried to speak but blurted out nervous gibberish instead.
”Oh I’m speechless as well, my love,” said Rarity, wrapping him in another hug.
“This must be a dream come true,” said Spike in his head. “Rarity wants to go out with me!”
“I must get back to work now, sweetie,” explained Rarity. “I’ll see you later.” And she nuzzled him.
”Bye.”
Rarity returned to work while Spike left the shop with a huge grin on his face.
”So far, this day is starting to get better for me,” he concluded. “I had an awesome party, I got to see most of an Air Show, and Rarity wants to date me! Thank you, Lady Luck! Nothing can go wrong!”
Suddenly Spike ran right into a pony’s leg and fell down. He shook his head and looked up at who he ran into. It was Applejack’s Brother, Big Macintosh, with a serious expression on his face.
”Sorry there, Big Macintosh,” apologized Spike. “I wasn't watching where I was going. Nice day, isn't it?”
”Eeyup,” answered Big Macintosh.
Spike tried to continue on but he was stopped by Big Macintosh. Big Macintosh then pointed his hoof in a direction towards Sweet Apple Acres.
”You want me to go to Sweet Apple Acres with you?” asked Spike nervously.
”Eeyup,” came the reply.
Spike gulped nervously. By the expression of Big Macintosh’s face, he feared the worst. But he didn't want it any worse than that. So he did as he was told.